Rock Hard Caucus

Rock Hard Caucus

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Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019.

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Nov 12, 2026

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Episodes

235 - Why Capitalism Rocks (2/8/2026) 08.02.2026

Important endorsements, important college courses, and important legislative bills. Plus: Rob Sand got $250k from WHO?! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150260900 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #2 with Aaron (audio - 2/6/2026) 06.02.2026

Aaron, Evan, and Justin discuss Scotty from Star Trek. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/S881TGOEeiE Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150126638 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150126633 https://rockhardcauc.us

234 - Band-Aids and Diapers with Chris Jones (2/1/2026) 01.02.2026

The great Chris Jones makes his third appearance on RHC. But this time, he means business. Agribusiness, that is! Visit his campaign website at https://chrisjonesforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149693683 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #1 with Josiah Sutton (audio - 1/29/2026) 29.01.2026

Justin, Evan, and Josiah watch William Shatner hit on some old ladies. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/jEeOi-LSEZs Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149448110 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149448107 https://rockhardcauc.us

233 - Family Farms Is Where Americans Want to Be (1/25/2026) 25.01.2026

Internet scams, murder-for-hire, unregulated drugs. GOOD VS. EVIL!!!! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149026524 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 152 with John Engelbrecht (1/21/2026) 21.01.2026

It's the first iHearIC Radio of 2026 and we got a big guest: John Engelbrecht, who you probably know from his work as the Executive Director of Public Space One. Listen to his PS1 Weather Report podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/john-engelbrecht Find something to do at PS1: https://www.publicspaceone.com/events Closing music by Antifahorn: https://antifahorn.bandcamp.com Find all t...

232 - Squeezing a Balloon (1/18/2026) 18.01.2026

I got mail, Kim Reynolds gave a speech, and a dork got mad in Kansas City. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148466890 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #25: reptileshirts.com (audio - 1/15/2026) 15.01.2026

Justin and Evan listen to advice from Greg Gutfeld. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/oRgtX2FUeX0 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148309299 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148309253 https://rockhardcauc.us

231 - The Department of Baking Cookies (1/11/2026) 11.01.2026

Once again, we hate ICE. Plus, a Nathan Sage campaign ad aired on television. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147972447 https://rockhardcauc.us

230 - Swollen Bundle of Nerves (1/4/2026) 04.01.2026

Venezuela, small town police, and a scary library book. Welcome to 2026! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147412396 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 151: 2025 in Review (12/31/2025) 31.12.2025

On this, the final day of 2025, I looked back through the Iowa City releases on bandcamp and sampled a few albums that I hadn't already listened to. I found some good stuff! This episode features music by: Tinning (https://tinning.bandcamp.com) Sophie Mitchell (https://sophiemitchell.bandcamp.com) Ellie Lindhorst (https://claymo.bandcamp.com) Sand Art (https://sandartmusic.bandcamp.com) landethics...

229 - Typically Straight Shooters (12/28/2025) 28.12.2025

Our last episode of the year: Flock, beef, and pennies. Hope next year is better! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146805362 https://rockhardcauc.us

228 - Investigation with H.C. van Pelt (2/21/2025) 21.12.2025

We talked to the mysterious H.C. van Pelt about his website (https://haveibeenflocked.com) and what he's learned about Flock Safety and local governments and law enforcement over the past few years. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146359927 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #42: The Frequency of My Speed (audio - 12/18/2025) 18.12.2025

Justin and Toni discuss human hair on top of hedgehog hair. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/zRa2_L87Q2s Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146115810 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146115808 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #24: A Pink Froth (audio - 12/16/2025) 16.12.2025

Justin and Evan listen to a caller's dream journal. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/NPIyQQF5gT0 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145960029 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145960031 https://rockhardcauc.us

227 - The Unity of Gender (12/14/2025) 14.12.2025

We're snowed in and getting upset at the news. That's winter in Iowa, I guess. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145805820 https://rockhardcauc.us

226 - Truth is Neutral with Clara Reynen (12/7/2025) 07.12.2025

Our friend Clara joins us again to report on her experience at the inaugural events for the University of Iowa's new Center for Intellectual Freedom. Here's a quick summary: dumb! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145301616 https://rockhardcauc.us

225 - Buy More Shit Sunday (11/30/2025) 30.11.2025

Chris Jones might run for office, gas station misandry, and the Des Moines Register printed some super racist shit. Let's end November with a bang. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144745224 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #41: A Dragon Can Sense the Purity of Truth (audio - 11/28/2025) 28.11.2025

Justin and Toni discuss war. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/KCvPuO76byc Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144609630 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144609633 https://rockhardcauc.us

224 - Flirting with Violence (11/23/2025) 23.11.2025

A big building nobody wants, Polk County trying to get an indigenous person deported, the sale of our hometown newspaper, and more. How could one not flirt with violence under these conditions? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144236731 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 150 with Dan Padley (11/19/2025) 19.11.2025

The great Dan Padley returns for our milestone 150th episode. What has he been up to in the 2 years since I last spoke to him? This episode features music by: Dan Padley (https://danpadley.bandcamp.com) Gabi Vanek (https://netochkanezvanova.bandcamp.com) May + The Ladies (https://mayandtheladies.bandcamp.com) Ascended Master Wombat (https://wombatnoise.bandcamp.com) Wombat, Dan Padley, and Gabi Va...

UNLOCKED - Rock Hard Call-Us #20: Dymanic with Anastasia (7/17/2025) [11/16/2025] 16.11.2025

My wife had surgery this week (everything's fine) so we haven't had time to prep/record/edit a regular RHC episode. Instead, here's an episode of Rock Hard Call-Us we recorded with Anastasia a few months back. If you like it, you can subscribe at https://patreon.com/rockhardcaucus for a lot more episodes. And call us at (319) 849-8733 if you'd like to participate! https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Doughbrain Book Club: Hard-Wired Wrap-Up (audio - 11/12/2025) 12.11.2025

Joseph introduces himself. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/GdRzH20dwcg Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143162141 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143162142 https://rockhardcauc.us

223 - New Heights (11/9/2025) 09.11.2025

Investigating the results of last week's local elections, watching Randy Feenstra's announcement ad, and spearheading a movement against the new gas station. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143195969 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Doughbrain Book Club: Hard-Wired #4 (11/5/2025) 05.11.2025

Eden and Justin discuss Weirdo Calvinism. Subscribe for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141929756 https://rockhardcauc.us

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